9. Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10. The soul of the wicked desires evil;His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11. When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12. The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
13. Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poorWill also cry himself and not be heard.
14. A gift in secret pacifies anger,And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
15. It is a joy for the just to do justice,But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.